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Conor Grant appointed incoming Chairman of Racecourse Media Group

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Conor Grant  has been appointed incoming Chairman of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), the umbrella organisation for 35 British racecourse shareholders and parent company of Racing TV.

Grant will initially join as a Non-Executive Director on April 1, 2023 and then succeed Roger Lewis as Chairman on October 1, 2023.

Grant, an enthusiastic racehorse owner, brings to the role 24 years of experience in the UK and Irish gambling sector, including 14 years in senior executive roles. He was most recently CEO of Flutter UK & Ireland, which includes brands Sky Bet, Paddy Power, tombola and Betfair and, prior to that, was Chief Operating Officer of Sky Betting & Gaming.

In 2021, RMG’s racecourse shareholders were paid £110m, a figure which will be exceeded for the media and data revenues generated in 2022. RMG is 100% owned by its racecourse shareholders and pays 100% of operating profit back to racecourses, which, in turn, benefits the sport. This collective and collaborative approach has enabled RMG’s businesses to become the biggest single funder of British horseracing.

Grant said: “I am delighted to be joining Racecourse Media Group at such an exciting time for the business and the broader racing industry. RMG has delivered outstanding results for its shareholders in recent years and I would like to pay tribute to Roger who has done a fantastic job, along with CEO Martin Stevenson, in growing and developing the business. I look forward to working with the RMG team and continuing to deliver for all of our racecourses”

Nevin Truesdale, CEO of The Jockey Club and Non-Executive Director on the RMG Board, said: “I am delighted to welcome Conor to the RMG Board and to be working with him as we further develop the business for the benefit of its shareholder racecourses. Conor brings significant and in-depth expertise to the industry, acquired over a long period of time, and this will help shape our strategies and address the challenges we are facing.”

Adam Waterworth, MD of Events at the Goodwood Estate and Non-Executive Director on the RMG Board, said: “Conor brings a wealth of experience to the role, particularly through his senior roles at Sky Betting & Gaming, and then Flutter. He is perfectly positioned to take RMG forward and help build and strengthen our relationships across the industry.”

Outgoing Chairman, Roger Lewis, joined the RMG Board in 2012 and was appointed Non-Executive Independent Chairman on January 1, 2019. During his time on the Board, RMG has increased its licence fees and dividend payments to its racecourses from £45m to over £110m. He was due to step down in 2022 but was asked by the Board to extend his tenure to help oversee the transition. Independent Non-Executive Director Andy Anson will also be stepping down, in April, having completed his full tenure on the RMG Board, which he joined in 2017.

Lewis said: “It is a tribute to the team at RMG that we have secured Conor as our next Chair and we all welcome Conor’s appointment. I am confident that Conor will take RMG to even greater heights in the years to come. On behalf of the RMG Board, I would also like to thank Andy Anson, who has been a much-valued friend and colleague of us all for the past six years, chairing our Audit committee with great skill and commitment.

“RMG is in great shape. We are about to announce record results for the past year and I congratulate the executive team at RMG for consistently delivering the best possible returns for our racecourses and the sport of horseracing”

Truesdale added: “I would like to pay tribute to Roger Lewis for a very effective and successful stewardship of RMG, a business which is of fundamental importance to the financial performance of racecourses and therefore to the whole sport of horseracing. On behalf of everyone at the Jockey Club, I would like to thank Roger for all he has done for the business.”

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REEVO Enters into a New Partnership with BePlay

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REEVO has entered into a new partnership with BePlay, an innovative game studio recognised for combining handcrafted design, proprietary technologies and data-driven game mechanics to deliver engaging player experiences. This collaboration further strengthens REEVO’s aggregation ecosystem, adding a portfolio of high-performing content built to maximise engagement, retention and operator success.

Through this partnership, BePlay’s portfolio is now available on the REEVO aggregation platform, giving operators seamless access to a growing collection of distinctive slot experiences through a single integration. The addition reinforces REEVO’s commitment to continuously expanding its content offering with studios that bring originality, innovation and measurable performance.

At REEVO, building a world-class aggregation platform means partnering with providers that challenge convention and deliver content that stands out. BePlay has earned a reputation for creating games powered by custom technologies, advanced mechanics and its unique SMART DATA MODE approach, helping operators deliver experiences that resonate with players and drive commercial results.

As REEVO continues to grow its global network, partnerships like this play an important role in strengthening the diversity and quality of content available through the platform. By bringing together innovative studios under one ecosystem, REEVO empowers operators with greater choice, stronger engagement opportunities and scalable growth.

Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Partnering with BePlay is another exciting step for REEVO as we continue to strengthen our aggregation platform with studios that bring a fresh perspective to game development. BePlay’s focus on innovation, technology, and player engagement aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering content that creates real value for operators. We are committed to building an ecosystem where quality content and seamless distribution come together, and BePlay is a fantastic addition to that journey.”

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NOVOMATIC Takes a Strong Stand on Employee Health and Workplace Safety

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NOVOMATIC has held its annual Health Day at its Lower Austrian headquarters, underlining its consistent commitment to workplace health promotion and an attractive working environment.

The diverse range of activities focused on health, fitness and safety delighted more than 1000 employees at the 7th NOVO-Company Day at the headquarters in Gumpoldskirchen. The event is part of the “Enjoy Working With Us” initiative and underscores the international gaming technology group’s ongoing commitment to a healthy and motivated work environment.

This year’s Health Day was officially opened with a warm welcome from the entire Executive Board of the NOVOMATIC AG Group.

“The health, safety, and well-being of our employees are a central pillar of our company’s long-term success. That is why we make targeted investments in measures that promote a healthy, motivating, and supportive work environment. The NOVO-Company Day brings this commitment to life in a special way year after year and underscores the high priority NOVOMATIC places on these issues,” said Stefan Krenn, Member of the Executive Board of NOVOMATIC AG.

Dagmar Händler, Mayor of Gumpoldskirchen, said: “NOVOMATIC is a major employer and economic driver for Gumpoldskirchen as well as for the entire region. It is all the more gratifying that the company is once again sending such a clear signal this year regarding the well-being of its employees.”

The varied programme included, among other things, health screenings, blood tests, lung function tests and individual consultations on nutrition, ergonomics and smoking cessation. The offerings were complemented by various exercise and sports stations, including basketball, darts and e-bike test rides. Practical safety training sessions, such as a fire extinguisher drill and the “Coffee with Cops” event featuring police experts, rounded out the diverse programme.

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Gamingtec signs on as headline partner for Midnight Mayhem at ICE Barcelona

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Gamingtec has been named Headline Impact Partner of Midnight Mayhem Fight Night, a charity boxing event run by Behind The Gloves and scheduled alongside ICE Barcelona on 19 January 2027.

Behind The Gloves said the campaign is targeting €150,000 in fundraising and will follow 16 industry figures as they prepare to box.

According to the organisers, Gamingtec’s support will cover elements including a six-month training programme, event fundraising, fighter storytelling and post-event impact reporting. The partnership will also support a WBC Adaptive Boxing showcase and reporting on how proceeds are distributed to charities nominated by fighters and partners.

Sapar Karyagdyyev, Founder of Gamingtec, said: “At Gamingtec, we believe the strongest partnerships create value beyond business, so supporting Midnight Mayhem was a natural fit for us. The initiative brings together people from across our industry to raise money for important causes while highlighting the positive impact the sector can have when it comes together behind a shared goal.

“We’re proud to support Behind The Gloves as Headline Impact Partner and look forward to growing the event, amplifying its fundraising mission and celebrating the participants throughout their journey to ICE Barcelona.”

Lee McFarland, Founder of Behind The Gloves, said: “A target like €150,000 isn’t achieved through enthusiasm alone – it’s achieved through commitment. Gamingtec’s decision to become our Headline Impact Partner strengthens every part of Midnight Mayhem and gives us the platform to create an even greater impact for the charities and communities we’re supporting.

“But more importantly, it sends a message. When a company of Gamingtec’s standing backs an initiative like this, it shows what our industry can achieve when businesses come together behind a shared purpose. That’s how one fight night becomes something much bigger, and I couldn’t ask for a better partner to have in our corner.”

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